Research

According to The Big Picture, non-commercial operators (43%, the highest for any equipment category) are planning to spend their equipment budgets buying cooking gear (e.g., stoves, ovens or fryers) in the next two years.

When it comes to grains, a lot of our kids are gluten free. A lot of them say they don’t eat bread because it’s bad for them. We’re starting to see grains impact us from a dietary or lifestyle choice...

Under 30

Jessica Iery, dietary supervisor at Avera Prince of Peace Retirement Community in Sioux Falls, S.D., has made an impact on foodservice by bringing with her a positive attitude, computer skills and a willingness to embrace change.

Queshaun Randall, food prep at Sodexo at the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Pirate City spring training facility in Bradenton, Fla., has made an impact on foodservice by positively impacting team spirit and food quality due to his willingness to learn.

The culinary and hospitality services division of Kennesaw State University has implemented a remineralization project that it claims has dramatically increased the levels of vitamins and minerals in...

Managing your business

Traditionally, Rice University, in Houston, has contracted out retail spaces to local restaurateurs. That includes an Asian restaurant, a Mediterranean grill and a convenience store, all operated by...

Confessions

Steve Mangan, general manager with Sodexo at Northwestern University, in Evanston, Ill., is trying to visit all the national parks, wishes he could speed up his metabolism and doesn’t love homemade peanut brittle.

You scream, I scream, they all scream when they see what you’ve done with ice cream. Sandwich a small scoop of vanilla ice cream between two mini chocolate chip cookies and roll the sides in M&M’S Minis Milk Chocolate Candies for a handheld treat patrons won’t want to put down.

Sophistication never had so much fun. Semi-sweet graham cracker crumbs are combined with butter and sugar to create a crunchy crust, then topped with light and creamy chocolate pudding, a generous sprinkling of M&M’S Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Candies and a dollop of refreshing crème fraiche...

For many, it’s been a long, brutal winter. Heat up your cold-weather menus with these hearty stews. As part of our continuing Signature Series, we asked operators to share some of their popular stew...

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